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Rezoning request at 1120 Lee Highway spotlights prior violations and code screening requirements
Summary
Applicant Richard Shman asked to rezone 1120 Lee Highway from RO to B2 to permit building‑trade services. Staff said there have been prior notices of violations (including inoperable vehicles) and read the B2 code screening requirement; the board discussed enforcement and GIS record inconsistencies.
Staff told commissioners that Richard Shman, the applicant for PZO RZ00003, seeks to rezone 1120 Lee Highway (2.13 acres) from RO to B2 to legalize the building trade services currently operated from the property. Staff said previous notices of violation had been issued, including concerns about inoperable vehicles being parked on the lot, and that the property owner had been told to cease and desist if necessary.
To explain the regulatory implications, staff read the B2 district screening requirement from the town code: outdoor storage, collection or accumulation of goods (sellable or not) is prohibited unless screened from public view. Staff said that if rezoned, the owner would be required to screen areas used for storage to bring the property into compliance. Commissioners noted the building had sat empty for decades and that the current operator had not checked zoning before beginning operations; staff confirmed the town’s ability to pursue enforcement if compliance was not achieved.
The board voted to schedule a public hearing on the rezoning request along with the other two cases and asked staff to notify adjacent property owners while staff further examines GIS and property‑record inconsistencies.
